Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Wilson Care and Rehab in Wilson, KS is hiring a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our skilled nursing and long-term care leadership team.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who is ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? Do you enjoy supporting clinical teams, improving resident care, developing nursing staff, and creating a culture of accountability and excellence? If so, we would love to meet you!

This Assistant Director of Nursing position offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$85,000 per year , along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

ADON Salary & Benefits

• $80,000–$85,000 per year , based on experience

• Full-time position

• On-call rotation with nursing leadership

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Life insurance

• Continuing education and CEU reimbursement

• Daily Pay

• Leadership development opportunities

• Supportive clinical leadership team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff development

What You'll Do as an Assistant Director of Nursing

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists with the leadership and management of day-to-day clinical operations in our skilled nursing and long-term care facility. Working closely with the Director of Nursing (DON), nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team, the ADON helps ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management of nursing services and clinical operations

• Support the daily coordination and delivery of quality resident care

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing team members

• Assist with nursing staff scheduling, assignments, and clinical coverage as needed

• Monitor nursing practices to promote consistent, safe, and effective resident care

• Assist with staff training, orientation, competency development, and ongoing education

• Support performance management and accountability for nursing staff

• Monitor resident care and assist with identifying opportunities for clinical improvement

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Assist with care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings

• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care

• Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance efforts

• Assist with reviewing clinical documentation and ensuring accurate, timely completion of required records

• Help monitor infection prevention and control practices

• Assist with investigations, follow-up, and development of corrective action plans when needed

• Promote resident rights, dignity, safety, and person-centered care

• Assist in addressing resident and family concerns in a professional and timely manner

• Establish and maintain effective communication among nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement

• Participate in an on-call rotation with nursing leadership

Assistant Director of Nursing Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

• Current Adult CPR certification

• At least 2 years of RN experience

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

• Ability to provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members

• Knowledge of professional nursing standards and practices

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of nursing experience

• Previous experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Assistant DON, Director of Nursing (DON), RN Unit Manager, or Nurse Manager

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric nursing, rehabilitation, or post-acute care

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements

• Experience with long-term care clinical operations and nursing management

• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations

• Experience with survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and QAPI

• Experience with staff education, training, competency development, and performance management

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and promote accountability, teamwork, and quality improvement

Why Join Wilson Care and Rehab?

At Wilson Care and Rehab, the Assistant Director of Nursing plays an important role in creating a culture where residents receive exceptional care and nursing professionals have the support they need to succeed .

We are looking for a dependable, professional, trustworthy, and respectful RN leader who is passionate about serving older adults, developing nursing teams, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and want to be part of a team committed to quality care, clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement , we would love to meet you.

Apply today to join the Wilson Care and Rehab team as our next Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)!